EP17: Karla Basselier, The power of the young people, sustainability, and female leadership.
For this first podcast episode of the year, we welcome the new leading lady for the Belgian textile industry in the studio. After more than 30 years as the head of Fedustria, Fa Quix, who was our guest for the previous episode, is passing on the torch to Karla Basselier. With a pack of experience […]
Ellie’s inspiration list on entrepreneurship
Entrepreneurship is the engine of our entire industry; that boldness to take action graces our local companies. And just for that, we’ve put together an Ellie inspiration list, with recommendations for books and podcasts around entrepreneurship.
Ask.Ellie, the way to get instant feedback from experts on your challenges!
Discover Ask.Ellie, the best way to get instant feedback from experts on your challenges in sustainability and circular economy, and join our next session!
Challenge Based Learning Guide
Challenge based learning (CBL) is a new and proven learning concept, particularly in the field of sustainability and circular economy.
Download the guide now to discover all the benefits of CBL for Circular Economy and learn how to organise a session yourself.
EP16: Fa Quix, Fedustria, The value of sustainability in times of a crisis
The reality today is that times are tough and many companies in our industry are struggling to cope with extreme cost increases, with many being forced to temporarily suspend production. But there are opportunities that can be seized in terms of sustainability.
Insights on the 3rd international conference on a circular economy in textiles & plastics
In November 2022, Ellie attended the Third International Conference on the Circular Economy for Textiles and Plastics organized by Centexbel in collaboration with Fedustria.
This report provides you with the key takeaways including insights into regulation in the plastics industry, different strategies related to circularity, and how you can (or not yet can) measure its impact together with an overview of the ongoing innovation projects, anticipating some of the most prominent industry challenges.
8 tips to build strong partnerships
In the 14th podcast episode, Florence Lootens from Ariadne Innovation shares 8 tips to build strong partnerships, based on the learning from 18 months working on Ellie.Connect.
Event recap: Circular Textile Days
When you think of circularity in textiles, chances are that this does not immediately make you think of work or protective clothing.
Circular innovation in the work & protective wear segment is pioneering, and in this report, we delve further into the question of why it is precisely in the workwear segment that we see so many pioneers, and what we can learn from these initiatives.
Report preview: Circularity and closed-loop recycling
The future is circular. Yes, but before we get there, there are still some steps we need to take and some questions we need to answer:
How do we get there? Which technologies can help us get there, today or in the future? What are the trends in the market, challenges, and opportunities? What support measures will come from the government?
Mini Guide Dyeing Techniques
Are dyeing techniques completely new to you? Would you like to have some more insight into the different possibilities? Then this mini guide is just for you! It will give you explanations about the different techniques, meant to give you a flying start into the world of textiles dyes.